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snow

Geography

Type: Glossary

atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light, white flakes

social benefits

Economics

Type: Glossary

the benefits for society at large of producing a good or service.

social capital

Economics

Type: Glossary

that part of physical capital that promotes the good of society such as schools.

social confidence

Business Studies

Type: Glossary

belief in one's own abilities to operate well in a group of people.

social costs

Economics

Type: Glossary

the additional costs to society of external factors such as the pollution of the air; ground and...

Social costs are the additional costs to society of external factors such...

Economics

Grade 12

Type: Study Card

Social costs are the additional costs to society of external factors such as the pollution in...

social environment

Business Studies

Type: Glossary

the people and institutions around the business that it interacts with each day.

social grants

Economics

Type: Glossary

money paid to poor people by the state such as child support and old age pensions.

social indicators

Economics

Type: Glossary

statistical information about the conditions existing in the population of a country that shows...

Social indicators are items of statistical information about the condition...

Economics

Grade 12

Type: Study Card

Social indicators are items of statistical information about the condition of the people of the...

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Once your teenager has completed practise exam papers, go over the areas where they struggle. Get a study guide to help you and your student if you need help with a particular section.

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Exam practice is essential. Make sure your student has access to practice exam papers for the subjects they take. Make sure the exam papers relate to the correct version of the curriculum.

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Studying should be active. Your child should be making notes, working through examples, doing practice exam papers and testing herself on the sections she is studying.

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Formulae sheets or key concept sheets are useful for quick revision. Get your teenager to stick them on the wall in their room. The more they look at the formulae and key concepts, the more likely...

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Different study methods work for different students. Find out what works for your child so you understand how you can support him or her.

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